1902 Map of Capistrano

Tracing south toward the Arroyo San Mateo, the terrain is marked by deep drainage canyons like Cañada Gobernadora and Gabino Canyon. The map records a quiet era for the Santa Margarita y Las Flores region, showing the early coastal rail route and small stations like San Onofre long before the creation of major military installations or coastal highways altered the natural topography of the shoreline.